US Bridges

Ky 1659 over Rj Corman Railroad

Fair

Franklin County, Kentucky · 0.30 MI N of Ky 676 · Structure no. 037B00076N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,338
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1659 over Rj Corman Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1659 over Rj Corman Railroad in Franklin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,338 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,338 by 2042. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1659
CrossesRj Corman Railroad
Location0.30 MI N of Ky 676
RouteState Highway 1659
CountyFranklin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.19278, -84.85806
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,338 (2022)
Projected traffic11,338 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 1659 over Rj Corman Railroad built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1659 over Rj Corman Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 1659 over Rj Corman Railroad carry?

About 11,338 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1659 over Rj Corman Railroad?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1659 over Rj Corman Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.